WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is resuming flights after a ground stop forced the temporary evacuation of the air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport after a fire alarm and reports of a strong natural gas odor.

The issue prompted a halt to flights and some flight diversions. FlightAware, a flight tracking website, said 360 flights had been delayed.

The FAA said the tower was being restaffed after employees were given an all clear to return.

Atlanta, a major hub for Delta Air Lines, is the busiest U.S. airport by passengers.

(Reporting by David Shepardson, Jasper Ward and Bhargav Acharya; editing by Diane Craft)

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